Sector Enablement Senior Consultant (12-Month Contract)

We are currently looking for a Sector Enablement Senior Consultant to support a key initiative within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on a 12-month freelance contract.

DCT Abu Dhabi is the government entity responsible for driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, playing a central role in positioning the emirate as a global hub for culture, creativity, and tourism.

This role sits within a high-impact program focused on enabling sector growth through talent development, community engagement, and ecosystem activation, supporting the design and implementation of key initiatives across multiple verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Function Setup & Incubation

• Support the definition of the function’s strategy, mandate, vision, and KPIs aligned with the wider sector strategy
• Contribute to the design of the operating model across verticals (organization structure, governance, processes, tools, ways of working)
• Translate strategy into actionable plans, initiatives, and workstreams
• Support recruitment and onboarding of key team members
• Assist in the implementation and setup of the function, ensuring alignment with target operating model

Talent Development

• Support the development of talent attraction and development strategies
• Contribute to the design and rollout of upskilling and training programs
• Support partnerships with universities, academies, and training providers
• Track and report on talent pipeline metrics and performance indicators

Community & Ecosystem Development

• Support the development of content and communications strategies
• Contribute to designing models for B2B events, community platforms, and digital engagement
• Assist in partnerships and initiatives to enhance ecosystem visibility and participation

eSports Strategy & Development

• Support the development of the eSports strategy and roadmap
• Contribute to defining operating models for events, facilities, and team/program structures
• Assist in managing partnerships with industry players, organizations, and federations

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, ADL)
• Demonstrated career progression (minimum 1–2 promotions) within the same firm
• Experience at Senior Consultant / Junior Manager level or equivalent

Core Capabilities

• Strong structured thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support strategy development and execution
• Strong stakeholder management across government, private sector, and community ecosystems
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented

Experience & Exposure

• Exposure to talent development strategies or workforce initiatives
• Experience in events, community engagement, or ecosystem development
• Familiarity with eSports or digital/creative ecosystems is an advantage
• Strong GCC experience in the public sector preferred
• Understanding of AI and emerging technologies is strongly preferred